Sumbe
Sumbe is a coastal town in Angola with a fun, punchy beach break that works on SW swells. The waves are hollow and fast, offering good barrels on smaller days and fun walls on bigger swells. The town itself has seen better days but offers a glimpse into colonial-era Angola.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 270°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Offshore range
- 20° - 90°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 2m
Water temp
24°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Beach break with hollow fast fun waves. Remote location.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Sep
Secondary: Mar, Oct
SW swell season. Beach break with hollow fast fun waves.